El Paso Co. Tx. Obits from the El Paso Times, February 22-28, 2001 Submitted by: Dorris Harrison Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ February 22 2001 BALDWIN, PATRICIA ANNE BALDWIN, 67, passed away at a local hospital on February 18, 2001. Pat was born January 25, 1934 in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She had been a resident of El Paso since 1954 when she moved here with her husband, John when he was stationed at William Beaumont Army Hospital. She graduated from El Paso Community College with a degree in Nursing in 1977. For several years she worked at Eastwood Hospital in the surgery department. She became a member of the El Paso Geneological Society serving in many areas including editor, President, and editor-emeritus of the quarterly newsletter the Rio Grande Researcher. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Christian Russ, her mother, Nellie Mae Woodlock, her husband, John Darrell Baldwin, her sisters, Wilma Ritter, Joyce Schuler, her brothers, Charles Russ, and David Russ. She was also preceded in death by her grandson Matthew A. McQuaid and son-in-law Douglas W. Paxton. She is survived by her daughters Deborah Lynn and husband Martin Smith of Farmington, New Mexico, Theresa Anne and husband Charles Soubie of Heber, Arizona, Rebekah Leigh Paxton of Midland, Texas, Cynthia Marie and husband Mark McQuaid of Boerne, Texas, and Natalie Eileen and husband Rey Cordero of El Paso, Texas. She is survived by 15 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. Visitation is from 4-9 pm, Thursday at Sunset Funeral Home-East. Funeral service will be at 12:45 pm, Friday at All Saints Episcopal Church. Interemnt will be at 2 pm, Friday at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. The family requests that those wishing to honor Pat's memory may either send flowers or make donations in her name to the El Paso Genealogical Society c/o Peggy Gagnon, Treasurer EPGS, 1901 Pointe East, El Paso, TX 79936. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-East. CROUT, EMMA JO 78, died on Tues., February 20, 2001 in her El Paso home. She was born in Athens, TX and graduated from North Texas State University. Mrs. Crout was a teacher and worked as an air traffic controller during World War II. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and the Daughters of the Nile. Mrs. Crout is survived by her husband of 54 years, O.A. Crout, and their five children; William Crout and Madeleine Hardt of El Paso, Joanne Crout of Albuquerque, NM, Mary Jane Mirdo of Memphis, TN and John Holland Crout of Guadalajara, Mex. She also leaves a sister, Mary Ruth Pence of Tyler, TX and brothers Jack and Jerry Holland of Athens, TX and Ben Holland of Bowie, TX. Mrs. Crout was the loving grandmother of seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home on Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Graveside service will be the same day at 2:30 PM, Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Officiating with be Rev. Dave Dineen. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice or International Myeloma Foundation 12650 Riverside Dr. Ste. 206, N. Hollywood, CA 91607-3412. GALLEGOS, ARMANDO T. 81, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001 in a local hospital. The longtime resident of El Paso was a US Army Veteran of WWII, recipient of the Presidential Citation and the Victory Medal. He served in the China- Burma-India Theater of Operations. He was a member of the VFW Post #812 and the Paisano Lions Club. He retired from Phelps Dodge after 36 years of service. Survived by wife Guadalupe R. Gallegos, daughters Christine Gallegos and Angelina Gallegos. Mr. Gallegos will lie in state Thursday from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 9:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Dr. Jack Bolton, Rafael Torres, Albert Martinez, Ed Neasom, Willie Villasenor and Dr. Juan Fitz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Adam Hernandez, Eddie Ramkowsky, Julio Vicario, Joe Jacques, James Duran, Joshua Torres, Ray Zwittag, Alfredo Vallejo, Esteban Parra and members of CBI-VA Amigo Basha. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, 1921 E. Yandell Dr., El Paso, TX 79903. RANDALL DONALD CHESTERpassed away in El Paso, February 20, 2001. A resident of El Paso since 1982. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Anne, and children, Teresa Finken, Linda J. Randall, Mary Russell, Gregory Randall, and Genevieve Howe; and stepchildren Barbi Rakes, John Mark Rakes, Gayle Rakes, David Rakes and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Randall in 1999. Don was born in Michigan, November 20, 1921, graduated from Niles High School, and during WWII, served as a Clarinetist, 328th Air Force Band, and then was assigned the Army Command Headquarters at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. during WWII. He graduated from Michigan State in 1949 on the GI Bill, and worked in the paper and publishing industry in Baltimore and Chicago. He retired as El Paso District Outside Sales Rep for Prentice Hall in June 1988. Don is remembered by his children for passing on his talent for music, his love of camping and the outdoors, and of travel, driving and automobiles. His passion for fairness led him to serve on the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission, and to found the Clinton Iowa Interfaith-Interracial Council. His faith led him to serve in the Catholic Church's Vatican II Movement Finance Committee. In El Paso he served in the choir and in the establishment of St. Luke's Catholic Parish of El Paso. He enjoyed flying lessons, was an avid golfer, and continued to play his clarinet, accordion, and piano throughout his life. His passion for art bloomed in retirement. He was an officer of the El Paso Art Association, where he showed his oil paintings. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, February 23, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Parish, 930 East Redd Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, Texas 79923-3628. ROBLES, CRUZ 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2001. Mrs. Robles was a longtime El Paso resident. She is survived by her daughter, Carmen R. Robles, six grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren, and her sisters, Asuncion, Preciliana, Maria, and Juana. She was a homemaker and a member of San Antonio Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home East-Chapel on Thursday, February 22, 2001 from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M. with a rosary at 7:00 P.M. Funeral mass will be held at San Jose Catholic Church on Friday, February 23. Interment will be at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. RYE, ALBERT WILEY RYE, JR., 45, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2001 in a local hospital. He was resident of El Paso since 1964. Mr. Rye is survived by his parents, Albert W. Rye, Sr. and Nora Jane Gurney. Brothers, Robert Rye and James Gurney. Sister, Pam K. Phillips. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home (Carolina). Funeral Service will be Friday at 11:45 a.m. at Bethany Christian Church with Pastor Daniel Feltner-Kapornyai officiating. Members of the church will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Church Memorial Funds, 10453 Springwood, El Paso, Texas 79925. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive 598-3332 VINCENT STEPHEN L. died after a long illness on Friday February 16th. He lived life to it's fullest. Stephen was a highly decorated soldier and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was very active at the ARID Club. Stephen was a member of Santa Teresa Baptist Church and Solid Rock Ministries. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, February 24th, at the Santa Teresa Baptist Church. Donations in his name may be made to The ARID Club at 3327 Douglas Ave. 79903. WAGNER, RUDY J. 69, passed away Monday, February 19, 2001. Mr. Wagner was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army and later became a teacher in Austin High School. Survivors: wife, Mrs. barbara Wagner. Sons: Mark, Eric and Brett Wagner. grandchildren: Taylor, Drew and Zachery Wagner. Visitation willb e held at St. Raphael's Church Friday, from 9:15 Am to 9:45 AM. Fuenral Mass will start at 9:45 AM. Burial will follow in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be members of the family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home. February 23 2001 Return to top ALVAREZ, DELIA PORRAS 74, passed away Monday, February 19, 2001, in San Clemente, CA. Former resident of El Paso and was a computer operator at Mission Hospital at San Clemente, CA for 10 years. Preceded in death by sister Olga P. Martinez. Survived by George A. Alvarez, San Clemente, CA., brother Gilbert Porras, New Hall, CA, and sister Stella P. Reyes, Corpus Christi, TX. Mrs. Alvarez will lie in state Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Pallbearers Michael and Ernest Reyes, Dennis and John Martinez, Robert Alvarez Sr. and Robert Alvarez Jr. Burial in Evergreen East Cemetery. CASTILLO, PEDRO MANUEL 63, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 p.m., and rosary 7 p.m. Friday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME- EAST. Mass of the Resurrection: 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Burial: Mt. Carmel Cemetery. JOHNSON, CAROL MALLOY 53, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso for 20 years. Mrs. Johnson traded her successful paralegal career for one as a wonderful loving wife and mother. Peace and love will be with her always as her spirit lives on in the memory of all who love her. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband Matt Johnson, son Matt Johnson III, brother William Padgett, brothers-in-law Christie B. Johnson and Scott P. Johnson, sister Karen Robbins, and sister-in-law Carol Weinberger. Visitation will be held Friday, February 23, 2001 from 6:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Interment will be held in Edgewood Memorial Park Cemetery in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. MARTINEZ, CONCEPCION PROVENCIO DE MARTINEZ, 77, passed away Tuesday, February 20,2001, 2001. Survived by daughters Ana Arbogast, Inelda Hassin, and Nellie Ayala and sons Lupe Provencio, Ramon Provencio, Francisco Martinez, and Daniel Martinez and 16 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, February 23, 2001 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Burial will be at 10:00 am, Saturday at Mount Carmel Cemetery. McNEIL, JOYCE GRIMAUD HERNANDEZ passed away Thursday, February 22, 2001, a lifelong resident of El Paso. She was the manager of a boutique clothing store. Joyce was a member of the American Legion, the Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks and of the Full Gospel Evangelical Temple. She was preceded in death by her son, Jack L. Wilson and is survived by her friend and fiance, Hugh Burford; 2 daughters, Robin Selmon and Leilani Aikman; mother, Mary M. Grimaud; brother, Kenneth Grimaud; 4 grandchildren, John Luis Wilson, Jason Towne, Amber Green and Taylor Aikman, and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel, 8817 Dyer. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. J.M. Washington officiating. Interment immediately following in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. MOUNSEY, SIDNEY RUTH BITTICKS passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso and a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Mrs. Mounsey was preceded in death by her parents John and Mildred Bitticks, and sons Brandon Paul Holmes and Kevin W. Holmes. Mrs. Mounsey is survived by her husband Edward Mounsey, aunt Kathryn M. Koons, brothers John Bitticks, Carl Bitticks, Jerry Bitticks, sister, Grace Russell and grand children Kelsey Elizabeth Holmes and Connor Paul Holmes. Visitation will be held Friday, February 23, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West where rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Fr. Jose Velasquez officiating. Interment will be held at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery. PARNELL, ALVIN FLOYD passed away in El Paso on February 22, 2001. A resident of El Paso and Southern New Mexico since 1934. He is survived by his wife Ruth of 62 years, and his four children, Judith Ann and her husband David Chesser, Janet Gail and her husband Henry Waldrop, Donna Ruth and her husband Dennis Neessen and Stanley David Parnell and his wife Karen. Seven grandchildren, Carrie Johnson, Brad Chesser, Diane Carter, Kelli Deitch, Matthew Neessen, Andie and Taylor Parnell, eight great grandchildren, two brothers, Calvin and Dale Parnell and one sister, Wanda Miller. Alvin was born to Clarence and Ella Parnell in Anadarko, OK October 26, 1920, graduated from Hatch High School and was a fireman and locomotive engineer for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 47 years and 7 months. Alvin was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and served for 9 years as local chairman. Alvin also farmed in Anthony, NM for 45 years. He was a member of the Anthony Rangers, a member of Masonic Lodge 1111 and the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees. Funeral service will be Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home West. Interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. The service will be led by Yates Folk, a Minister from the Church of Christ in Anthony. Floyd ''Red'' Nelson will be the speaker. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be sent to the following: Hospice of El Paso, El Paso Alzheimer's Association, or the charity of your choice. ROBINSON, BILLIE JOLENE 89, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001, in a local hospital. Longtime resident of El Paso and member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Fulton Robinson Sr. Survived by son Fulton Robinson, Jr., daughter Donna Stamp, grandchildren Donna Robinson-Diller, Lisa Lujan and Jill Cooper, great grandchildren Ben, Brandon and Brynna Diller, Lynette and Jennifer Lujan, and Hailey and Cheyenne Cooper. Mrs. Robinson will lie in state Friday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Graveside Service will be held Saturday at 9:30 A.M. at Evergreen East Cemetery. SMITH, MRS. MARY ELLEN passed away Monday February 19, 2001, in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Smith Sr. Loving mother of Rev. Msgr Francis J. Smith Jr., P.A. and Frederick C. Smith (Ret. Chicago Police Department). Dear sister of Frederick (Linda) Polk, Joseph (Norma) Polk, Roseann Cochrane and the late Carl (late Laura) Polk. Recitation of the rosary will be Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Concelebrated Mass of the resurrection will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church. Entombment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 VILLA, SONIA M. (PULIDO) 40, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001. Lifelong resident of El Paso and was employed at G.E.C.U. since 1989. Survived by sons David Pulido Jr. and Adrian Pulido, parents Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Villa, all of El Paso, brothers Pedro Villa Jr., Efrain Villa, both of El Paso, and Gilbert Villa, Washington, DC, sister Maria C. Aguilar, El Paso. Mrs. Villa will lie in state Friday from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Rosary Service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Everard, Robert George, 85, mw 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2001 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver City. bf Frates, Kevin Wayne, lf 9:30 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2001 at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. February 24 2001 Return to top ACOSTA, AMALIA 93, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2001 in El Paso. She was a longtime resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Acosta was a retired seamstress. She is survived by her son Fernando Pena. Daughter, Carmen Isela Ramirez 5 Grandchildren and 3 great grand children. Brother, Guadalupe Acosta. Visitation will be Saturday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the rosary will be Saturday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral service will be Sunday at Hillcrest Chapel with time pending. Cremation services will be held. Arrangements by Hillcrest Funeral Home - West. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202 AKERS, MARY FRANCIS (nee Bussing) passed away the morning of February 19 2001 in her home at age 64. Mrs. Akers is survived by her husband, Marvin, of their El Paso home; sons Lewis and John Akers of Santa Ana, CA; brother George Bussing and his wife Colleen of Alamogordo, NM; and several brothers and sisters in law; and nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home on Sunday, February 25, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 26, 2001 at the Douglas Street Latter Day Saint Chapel with Bishop Ron Zuniga officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Mrs. Akers was born November 15, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Gladys Melba Bussing (nee Rupkey) and Elmer John Bussing. She was raised predominately in Tempe, AZ where she attended Arizona State University graduating with a Bachelor of Elementary Education Degree in 1958. She and Marvin Akers were joined in holy matrimony, April 22, 1962 in Tempe, AZ. Mrs. Akers enjoyed a teaching career in various Arizona elementary schools, and earned a Masters of Education from Lamar University in 1972. She was a homemaker for 40 years. Her husband, Marvin's construction engineering career took the Akers family to locations in California, Idaho, New Jersey, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and Canada. Upon Mr. Akers retirement, the Akers settled in El Paso, the family home of Mrs. Akers father's family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Elmer Bussing. Mrs. Akers paternal grandparents, George H. and Mary F. Bussing were residents of El Paso having settled here in 1913 and raised five children. Her grandfather was assistant superintendent of the Mexican Northwestern Railway in the early 1900's and was part of much of El Paso and Juarez history. Aspera, Eduardo C. 72, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001 in a local hospital after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso and member of the Catholic Church. He was a Korean War Veteran and retired from Ft. Bliss Civil Service and the Ysleta Independent School District. He is survived by his wife Yolanda C. Aspera of 45 years, sons Edward Aspera Jr. (Kimberly), Daniel D. Aspera, daughter Barbara A. Ochoa (Manny). He was the proud grandfather of Luis Angel, Sarah Ann Martinez, Isabelle Ann and Brandelyn Aspera, brother Daniel Aspera from Klamath Falls, OR. He was an active member in the community serving as Past Cub Scout Master Cedar Grove Pack #57, PTA President of Riverside High School, Ysleta Lions Club, VFW Post #05615, and the El Paso Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. Mr. Aspera will lie in state Sunday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary Service will be held Sunday at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:15 A.M. at San Jose Catholic Church. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Jude Childrens Hospital in Memphis, TN or the charity of your choice. BARBERAN, ALICIA S. 69 passed away Thursday February 22, 2001 in a local hospital. She had been a long time resident of El Paso. She was employed by Farah Manufacturing for 35 years and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Barberan was preceded in death by her husband Hector Barberan. Survivors. Sons: Robert D. Barberan, Paul Barberan and Freddie Barberan. Daughters: Alice Davidson and Sonia Rodriguez. 9 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Brothers: Humberto A. Saenz, Oscar A. Saenz, Alonzo Saenz, Antonio Saenz and Gilbert Saenz. Sister Armida Saenz de Escorza. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of the rosary will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest chapel. Funeral mass will be Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. at Santa Lucia Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Robert D. Barberan, Paul Barberan, Freddie Barberan Sr., Freddie Barberan Jr., Samuel Calderon and Joshua Barberan. Interment will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Dr. 598-3332 BOWDEN, JEFFREY MARK 38, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2001. He was a resident of El Paso since 1967. Mr. Bowden was an insurance agent - Mark Bowden Insurance Agency with Farmers Insurance. He was also a Coronado High School graduate. Mr. Bowden did charity work every year for Reach For A Star. Survived by his wife, Shirlyn Bowden, sons Joshua Marcus Bowden of Colorado Springs, Co., Johnny Maxwell Bowden of El Paso, TX., daughters Brandice Deane Luthro of El Paso, TX., Rachael Nicole Bowden of Colorado Springs, CO., parents John and Karol Bowden and Alice Bowden, brothers John Michael Bowden of Plano, Texas, James Mitchell Bowden of Wichita, KS, paternal grandmother Ann Gilliam Stewart of East Camden, Arkansas, and Lois McCall of Bearden, Arkansas. Memorial service will be held Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 4:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Reach For A Star, 4120 Rio Bravo Drive El Paso, Texas 79902. CHAVEZ, JUANA S. 45, passed away Feb. 22, 2001. She is survived by her parents, Fernando and Antonia Corona; daughters, Lorraine Chavez and Michelle Torres; grandsons, Robert Lopez and Adam Carmona; husband, Cesar Cubero; sisters, Martha Lucero and Eddie and Sally Garcia and Mike; brothers, Roger and Raul Corona; several nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and pet Roxy. Visitation will be on Monday Feb. 26, 2001 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection will be in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. COOK, MARION DANIEL JR., of Las Cruces, N.M. died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2001. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001 at Getz Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 10:00 AM on Monday, Feb. 26, 2001 also at Getz Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:00 PM also on Monday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces, N.M. (505) 526-2419. FLORES, JESUS ADRIAN 17, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 in El Paso. He was a resident of El Paso for 3 years and was a former resident of Deming, New Mexico. Adrian was a student at Coronado High School. He is survived by his parents, Jesus Antonio Flores and Rosa Maria Flores. Sister, Monica Teresa Flores. Maternal grandparents, Margarita and Refugio Castanon. Paternal grandfather, Ramon Flores. Uncles, Oscar Castanon, David Castanon, Guillermo Gutierrez, Rudy Aguirre, Ramon Flores, Francisco Flores, Pat Currens, Martin Flores, Manuel Vasquez, Ray Verastegi and Ruben Gonzalez. Aunts, Carmen Gutierrez, Leticia Currens, Carmen Castanon, Becky Castanon, Blanca Vasquez, Yvonne Aguirre and Maria Flores. A host of cousins. Visitation was held Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary was held Friday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. We love you and we will miss you always, your family. Interment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-WEST. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202 Gillespie, Thelma May McKinney passed away February 7, 2001, in Canon City, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack M. Gillespie, and her parents, Albert Sidney and Grace Stovall McKinney. She is survived by 5 children, Sidney R. Gillespie and wife Mary Lou of Arkansas, Fred W. Gillespie and wife Ann of San Marcos, Texas, Leona A. Kelly and husband Jim of Boise, Idaho, Janette F. Martin and husband Bob of Canon City, CO., Jack C. Gillespie and wife Terri of Ruidoso, N.M., 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Mrs. Gillespie was a native and long time resident of El Paso. She loved her family, church, and Texas. She was cremated on Feb. 12, 2001 in Canon City, CO. Committal memorial service will be at 9:00 AM Sat. at St. Christopher Episcopal Church in El Paso. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church., 300 Riverside Drive. JUAREZ, ROBERTO C. 88, passed away Thursday February 22, 2001 in El Paso. Mr. Juarez was a lifelong resident of El Paso and was a member of the Catholic Church. He was a retired truckdriver having worked for El Paso Brick Co. Mr. Juarez was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during WWII. He participated in the Middle Eastern Theatre where he served in the Medical Corp. He is survived by his wife: Socorro Juarez, sons: Roberto M. Juarez Jr., Alfredo M. Juarez, and Carlos M. Juarez. Daughters: Maria Elena Delgadillo and Evangelina Juarez. 12 Grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Brothers: Ramon C. Juarez, Daniel E. Juarez and Roman C. Juarez. Sisters: Petra Rodriguez. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Monday at 11:15 at St Jude Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-WEST, 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202 LUDWIG, GUS ALFRED born June 15, 1913, came to rest on Tuesday February 20, 2001. Born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Mr. Ludwig lived in El Paso for 86 years. A devout Catholic and current member of Roger Bacon Seminary, he served on the Building Committee for St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mr. Ludwig worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 48 years, serving as the local chairman and chief negotiator for the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Blacksmiths. His family was the ultimate joy of his life; his spirit will continue to live on in all who loved him. Mr. Ludwig is survived by Blanche, his beloved wife of 60 years, by his children Gloria and Russell Banister, Robert and Irma Ludwig, and Elizabeth and Robert Lashus; his grandchildren Brad, Denise, Brandon, and Elizabeth Banister, Alexis and Anndreya Ludwig, and Kevin, Jennifer, and Jeanne Lashus; and great- grandchildren Christian, Justin, and Russell Banister. He is also survived by his brother William Ludwig, his sisters Bertha Backer, Peggy Castle and husband Albert Nell Mindmoeller, Ann Sylvester, and sister- in-law Dora Ludwig, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, February 25, with Rosary Service at 5:30 p.m. at Mt. Franklin Funeral Home. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, February 26, 2001, at St. Raphael's Parish with Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of VNA, Circle of Hope, P.O. Box 3628, El Paso, TX 79923. Rodriguez, Estella M. 73, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 in Big Springs, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Smeltertown and was a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs, Rodriguez was employed at R.E. Thomason General Hospital prior to her retirement. She is survived by her sons, Rodolfo Rodriguez and Fernando J. Rodriguez. Daughters Ramona Rodriguez, Ida Colin and Yolanda R. Reyes. 7 Grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home - Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral mass will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Raymond Reyes, Francisco Mesa, Rodolfo M. Rodriguez, Joseph Moreno, Chris Reyes, John Chavez, Ricky Miranda and Patrick Sanchez Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodolfo Rodriguez and Fernando J. Rodriguez. Interment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME-WEST 5054 Doniphan Dr 587-0202. Torres, Alejandro 49, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 in a local hospital. He was a longtime resident and a longtime construction worker for the El Paso area. Survived by mother Margarita Alvarez, sons Gilberto Torres, Alejandro Torres, Jr., and Jesus Torres, daughter Lorena Torres, grandchildren Julian Torres, Isaias Torres, Mikaela Torres, Gilberto Torres, Jr., Alejandra Torres, Giovanni Torres, Aimee Navarro, Iliana Ruiz and Jesus Torres Jr., brother Alfonso Alvarez and sister Patricia Alvarez. Mr. Torres will lie in state Sunday from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central. Rosary service will be held Sunday at 6:30 P.M. at Martin Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held Monday at 12:00 noon at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. WEIR, RICHARD P. WEIR, (RET) SFC. USA, 84, passed away February 19, 2001. Survivors include his wife: Caroline Weir; sons, Steven, Joseph and Richard Weir; daughter, Jacqueline Eggering; two sisters; ten grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Graveside service will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - NORTHEAST. February 25 2001 Return to top NEELY, FAYE C. 69, passed away Feb. 23 2001 in a local hospital. Mrs. Neely was a resident of El Paso for 40 years and was an executive secretary for the R.E. McKee Construction Co. Inc. ''Faye was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother was well as a highly accomplished caftperson. Faye particularly enjoyed ceramics and weaving.'' She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Neely, Jr., her son; Charles Tipton, and her parents; Herman and Nelda Charles. She is survived by her daughters; Judy Sotelo, Waco, TX., Judy Dew, Austin, TX., Linda Frezell, Dothan, Ala., Tricia Lund, Grand Canyon, AZ., Marsha Lucas, Placitas, N.M., her son; Larry Tipton, Brookline, Mass., her grandchildren; Jerry Prater, Atlanta GA., Brian Prater, Atlanta GA., Ronnie Prater, Waco, TX., Carla Rene, Maryland, Cody Tipton, Brookline, Mass., her sister; Rheda Amoroso, Joplin, MS., and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Monday Feb. 26 at 3:00 p.m. at Restlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of El Paso. SHUMATE, REBA E. 70, passed away Friday, Feb 16, 2001. Visitation: 9-12 p.m., Monday. Funeral service: 12 p.m., Monday, SUNSET FUNERAL HOME - EAST. Interment: Evergreen East Cemetery. February 26 2001 Return to top ESPARZA, MANUELA A. beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, passed away in a local hospital February 24, 2001. Mrs. Esparza was a homemaker and a long time resident of Ft. Hancock. She is survived by her sons Jesus, Reymundo, Benito, Angel, and Antonio Esparza. She was preceded in death by her husband Crespin and son Francisco Esparza. Her daughters, Beatriz Jimenez, Elvira Esparza, and Rosalia Herrera. Mrs. Esparza has 34 grandchildren and 34 great-grand children as well as 2 great-great-granchildren. Her brothers, Raymundo Gaytan of Los Angeles, California and Alfredo Anaya of El Paso. She is also survived by five sisters, Aurora Lopez of El Paso, Esperanza Mendoza of El Paso, Josefina Montes of El Paso, Adela Morales of Los Angeles and Lucila Mendoza of Los Angeles. Visitation for Mrs. Esparza will be at Martin Funeral Home East Chapel on Monday, February 26, 2001, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. in Santa Teresa Catholic Church in Ft. Hancock. Burial will follow at Ft. Hancock Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Manuel Jimenez Jr., Carlo Rene Herrera, Tony Esparza Jr., Roland Esparza, Richard Mark Esparza, Franciso Esparza Jr., Roberto Esparza, and Ted Anthony Esparza. COX, YVETTE ALVARADO 32, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of El Paso, and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She is survived by her son, Jerrell Preston Cox; parents, Roberto and Yolanda Alvarado; brother, Robert Alvarado, Jr. and sister, Joanne Garcia. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the Rosary Service at 7:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-Central. Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 9:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. CRUZ, ARMANDO 39, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. and Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday at SUNSET FUNERAL HOME-EAST. Mass: 10 a.m., Tuesday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Carmel Cemetery. JOHNSON, EVELYN I. JOHNSON, 72, passed away Friday, February 23, 2001. She was a former resident of El Paso. She is preceded in death by her husband, George B. Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her son, Curt Johnson and his wife, Jacqueline Johnson. Visitation will be held Monday, February 26th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Futrell Funeral Home, 201 E. Yandell. Graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 27th at 10 a.m. in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. RATLIFF,``NACHA'' 67, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2001. She was a resident of El Paso since 1950, and was a member of Van Horn's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Warren F. Ratliff; sons, Robert John Ward, Jr., Patrick Anthony Ward, and Randy Ratliff; daughter Melody Dominguez; 7 grandchildren; brother, Carmen Escajeda; sisters, Aurora Rodriguez and Carmelita Hamblin. Visitation will be on Monday, February 26, 2001 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary Service at 6:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-West. Scripture Service will be on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home-West Chapel. Burial at Memory Gardens of the Valley, Santa Teresa, NM. TORRES, JOSE REYES 72, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at his residence. Mr. Torres was a truck driver and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors: wife, Rosalia G. Torres. Son, Juan Gutierrez. Daughters: Patricia Wisnasky from Ft. Lewis, Washington, Maria Esther Sosa and Angelica Warren. Brothers: Manuel Torres, Salvador Torres and Juan Torres. Sisters, Antonia Marquez and Leonor Castro. Four grandsons, four granddaughters and 3 great-grand children. Several nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held Monday, February 26, 2001 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Christian conference will start at 6:00 PM. Burial wil be held Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers: Salvador Torres, Juan Torres, Francisco Torres, Rogelio Esparza, Daniel Sosa and Alberto Sosa. Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home, 601 S. Virginia St., El Paso, Texas 79901. 915-532-1856. February 27 2001 Return to top BRUNNER, GEORGE NEWCOMB 92, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001, a lifelong resident of El Paso. He was the son of the late Dr. George and Bessie Brunner and grandson of the late Judge Simon Newcomb. He attended the University of Colorado and Texas College of the Mines and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Masonic Lodge #1111 AF&AM, El Paso Scottish Rite Bodies, York Rite and El Maida Shrine. He was Former County Democratic Chairman, S.W. Petroleum Credit Association past president, Society of Certified Consumer Credit Executives past president, Major in the Texas State Guard. George retired from Chevron Oil Company after 36 years as Regional Credit Manager. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Florence Groshelder Brunner; 1 son and daughter-in-law, George N. and Thalia Brunner, Jr. of Houston; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Johnny M. Black; grandchildren, Karen Brunner, Karl Brunner, John Black and Carl Black and his wife, Michelle; 1 sister, Alice Lockhart and 2 nephews, George and William Lockhart. Graveside Service will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 28th at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. George Rogers and Fraternity Masonic Lodge officiating. CHAVIRA, MANUEL H. ''PAPA GUERO'' 84, passed away on Saturday, February 24,2001 2001. He was a resident of El Paso since 1956, and was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Josefa Chavira; son, Jesus M. Chavira; daughters, Rosa E. Martin and husband, Ricardo, Anna C. Lerma and husband Rudy, and Josefina Cisneros and husband, Robert; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and sister, Martina Chavira. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the rosary service at 7:30 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home-Central Chapel. Funeral mass will be on Thursday, March 1, 2001 at 12 noon at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Pallbearers, Jesus M. Chavira, Ricardo Martin Jr., Juan Martin, Robert Cisneros Jr., Sam Martin, Adrian Rodriguez, Rudy Lerma, and Robert Cisneros Sr. Honorary pallbearers, Ricardo Martin, Sr. Burial at Evergreen East Cemetery. DAVIS, FANNIE MARIE 82, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001. Resident of El Paso since 1969 and was a Beautician for 10 years. Survived by daughters Sue Cox, El Paso, Donna Thomas, Rio Vista, TX and Margo Cisco, Rio Rancho, NM, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and a very devoted and loving friend Bill Kryzak. Funeral services will be private. Manuel B. Elizondo, 89, passed away Saturday February 24, 2001. He had been a long time resident of El Paso. He was a member of the Catholic Church and had worked for many years as a chef for Gillespies Steak House. Survivors wife Mrs. Luz Elizondo. Sons: Erasmo Martinez, Luis Elizondo, Manuel Elizondo Jr., Javier Elizondo, Raymundo Elizondo and Antonio Elizondo. Daughters: Alicia Rodriguez, Elena Castaneda, Yolanda Aldaz, Maria Zambrano, Patricia Jurado and Alicia Lucero. 35 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home Carolina. Recitation of the rosary will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest chapel. Funeral mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Directed by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina, 598-3332. EPPERSON, REV. HERFF EDWARD 70, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001. He was born in El Paso, Texas and served in the U.S. Navy Seabees from 1950 to 1954. Brother Herff pastored churches throughout Texas for 40 years including being Pastor of McCombs Baptist Church for 18 years. After retirement, he became a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. Mr. Epperson was preceded in death by his parents, C.B. and Jessie Epperson and 3 sisters and is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marlene Epperson; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Lisa Epperson of Midland, TX, John and Melissa Epperson of El Paso; daughter, Sharee Epperson of Ft. Worth, TX; 4 grandchildren, Courtney, Nathan, James and Steven Epperson. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel, 8817 Dyer. Funeral Service will be 12 noon Wednesday at Mt. View Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Ditmore officiating. Interment immediately following in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. GUTIERREZ, CELIA 93, passed away Friday, February 23, 2001 in Houston, TX. She had been a lifelong El Paso resident and a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband Frank Gutierrez. Survivors include her ''son and daughter'' Manny & Bobbi Sanchez of Houston, TX; ''granddaughter'' Melissa Sullivan; nephews Mauricio & Pepe Gutierrez all of El Paso. Visitation will be Wednesday 11:30 a.m. with funeral services at 1:30 p.m. at Harding Orr & McDaniel Chapel. Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. RONALD ROY HEINEMAN of Culver, Indiana passed away on February 23, 2001 at his brother's home in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on November 19, 1944 to Kenneth R. and Annie Laurie Heinemnan in El Paso, Texas. He was married to Sharon Clinch on August 26, 1967. Nr. Heineman is survived by his wife, Sharon of Culver, Indiana; a daughter, Laurie Lee McCullar and her husband, Barry of Albany, TX; and a son, Ronald Tye and wife, Jennifer of San Angelo, TX; father, Kenneth R. Heineman and brother Kenneth H. Heineman, both of Rogers, AR; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Knippa, Texas with burial to follow in the Knippa Cemetery. Rev. Daryl Knox will officiate. HOGG, GEORGE HARRIS 84, passed away Saturday February 24, 2001, a resident of El Paso since 1975. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a barber for Republic Studios in Hollywood, CA. Mr. Hogg served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn W. Hogg on January 10, 2001 and is survived by his 2 sisters, Viola Patrick of FL and Emily Nicholson of CA; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kaster-Maxon & Futrell Northeast Chapel, 8817 Dyer. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery with Pastor Sam Binswanger officiating. MARTINEZ JOHNNY (JUAN) SR., was a life long resident of El Paso and was retired from the trucking industry, passed away Feb. 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife Laura S. Martinez and children Irma (Ray) Trujillo, Sally (Tony) Garcia, Mary Lou Martinez, and Johnny (Araceli) Martinez Jr. Grandchildren Johnny Martinez III, Laura Michelle (Mario) Chavez, Laurarae (Gilbert) Limas, Michael Anthony Garcia, Laura Antionette Garcia, Veronica Martinez and Joanna Martinez, Great -Grandchildren Brytni Nicole and Mario Chavez, Alexis and Rene Martinez and daughter -in-law Hortencia (Al) Chaparro. Pallbearers will be Michael Anthony Garcia, Mario Chavez, Gilbert Limas, Rey Cortez, Gilbert Chavez, Larry Stelley. Honorary Pallbearers Johnny Martinez III, Eduardo Cortez, Ernesto and Luis Cortez, Robert, Raymond and Ruben Cortez, Al Chaparro, Javier Mendez, Alton Stelley, Hector Muniz, John Leasure, Jimmy Medina, Herman Galindo, Gilbert Amparan, Edmond Beaudoin and John Bundren, Xavier Perez, Albert Valenzuela, Rudolph Maidman. Funeral Mass will be held Thurs., March 1, 2001 at 11:30 am at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Burial at Evergreen East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of VNA, P.O. Box 3638, El Paso Texas 79923-3628 or The Melanoma Research Foundation 23704-5 El Toro Rd., #206 Lake Forest, CA 92630. OCHOA, TOMASA DIAZ 88, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eliseo & Concepcion B. Diaz. She is survived by her husband, Jose I. ochoa, her sons, Jaime Ochoa, Rogelio Ochoa and Juan Ochoa, her daughters, margarita Maldonado, Maria de la Luz Gonzalez, Hortencia Meza, Leonor Loth, Maria de Rayo Rodriguez, Esther Oechsner and Ludivina Horlebein, 39 grandchildren and several great- and great, great- grand children. Visitation will be held today from 4-9 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home- East. Mass of the Resurrection will be said Wednesday. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. She was a homemaker and 28-year resident of El Paso. her family notes her greatest accomplishment was raising ten healthy kids during hard times. Arrangements by: Sunset FuneralHome-East. February 28 2001 Return to top CASTILLO, JUANITA 67, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001 in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Castillo was a homemaker and member of St. Ignatius Parish. Survivors: Sons, Genaro Pichardo and Sergio Castillo. Daughters: Marisela Reina, Leticia Castillo and Bertha Correa. Twenty one grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28, 2001 in San Jose Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Praying of the Rosary will start at 6:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen East Cemetery after mass. Funeral arrangements under direction of San Jose Funeral Home. Fannie Marie Davis, 82, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2001. Resident of El Paso since 1969 and was a Beautician for 10 years. Survived by daughters Sue Cox, El Paso, Donna Thomas, Rio Vista, TX and Margo Cisco, Rio Rancho, NM, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 3 sisters and a very devoted and loving friend Bill Kryzak. Funeral services will be private. pu,logol,7 2650 DeVore, Jerry Thomas 78, of Santa Teresa, NM, passed away at his residence Thursday, February 22, 2001. Mr. DeVore was born to Fred and Novella Bell DeVore on September 27, 1922, in Breckenridge, TX. In 1947, he married Jean Lee Moore in Snyder, TX. Mr. DeVore worked 42 years as a trainmaster for Union Pacific Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Jean DeVore, and son, Jerry Udell DeVore both of the family home; daughter, Resa Jean Johnson of El Paso, TX; son, Douglas Matthew DeVore of Santa Teresa, NM; grandchildren, Cassie and Lexi Johnson, Kaitlan, Rebecca and Christina DeVore. At his request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 1, '01 at the family home. A reception for family and friends will be held following the service. Arrangements are with Graham Mortuary and Mesilla Valley Crematory, 555 West Amador, Las Cruces, NM 88005. DURAN, ROBERTO 19, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2001. He was a resident of San Elizario and a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors Parents: Jose and Martha Duran. Brothers: Jose Duran, Jr. (Wife) Evelyn and Isaac Duran. Sister: Amanda Duran. Also survived by Paternal Grandparents: Arturo and Ernestina Duran. Maternal Grandparents: Carlos and Ignacia Payan and nephew Erik and niece Aspen Duran. Visitations will be Wednesday from 2 to 9 pm with Rosary said at 7:00 pm at Mt. Carmel Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection will be said at 10:00 am Thursday at San Elizario Catholic Church. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. A life of trying situations couldn't stop you from smiling. You touched the hearts of even those with hearts of stone. We hope they will learn from you. Arrangements Entrusted To Mt. Carmel Funeral Home. pu,logol,16 3290 LOPEZ, DOLORES G. 80, passed away Monday, February 26, 2001 in El Paso. ''Lola'' had been a resident of El Paso for 37 years and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas R. Lopez, son, Robert G. Lopez and wife, Alice and Fredrick Lopez. Daughter, JoAnne Silva and husband Martin. Grandchildren, Daniel Lopez, James and Cristina Silva, Nick Phillips and Michelle Lopez. Brother, Arnuo Gutierrez and sister, Angela Rodriguez. Visitation will be Thursday, March 1, 2001 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home-Doniphan Chapel. Recitation of the Rosary will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hillcrest Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Friday March 2, 2001 at 12 noon at St. Jude Catholic Church. Members of the family will serve as pallbearers. Interment will be in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. Arrangements by HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME - WEST. 5054 Doniphan Dr. 587-0202 Lea Proper, Golda 94, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2001 in El Paso, Texas. She was a 15 year resident of El Paso. Mrs. Proper is survived by her daughters Lilian Tompkins, Francis Blair, and Lorena Moore; nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held March 6, 2001 in Ackron, Ohio under the direction of Eckerd-Baldwin Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Ackron, Ohio. El Paso arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home-West. IT pu,logol,16 3302 STEINFELS-SPERO, VIRGINIA F. passed away at an El Paso hospital, February 26, 2001. Virginia was a long time resident of Linden, New Jersey, a 35 year employee of Westinghouse Lamp Division, Bloomfield, New Jersey, a member of St. John the ApostleCatholic Church, Linden, New Jersey. She was particularly proud of her membership in the Golden Age Club, at the John T. Gregorio Recreation Center in Linden. She was born 10/12/1913, to Victor Steinfels and Rachalle Gilchrist Steinfels, at Elizabeth, New Jersey. Preceded in death by her parents Victor and Rachalle Steinfels, her husband Ralph Spero, brother, Victor Steinfels, sister Marie Lofquist, son, Charles E. White and granddaughter Deanna Giles Peyton. Virginia is survived by her sons, Robert A. White (wife Gloria) of El Paso, Texas, George F. White (wife Frances) of East Hanover, New Jersey and daughter Katherine Giles (husband Robert) of Washington, Illinois. 11 Grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one sister, Alvina Foley (husband Robert) of Providence, Rhode Island, and brother, George Steinfels (wife Helen) of Milburn, New Jersey. A memorial mass will be held at St. Raphael Church at 6 P.M. Thursday, March 1st, 2001. pu,logol,7 2648 TOLE WILLIAM SR., born in El Paso, TX, November 22, 1919 and departed this life February 25, 2001, attended the Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy and served in the United States Army Air Corps as a bombardier after completion of Aviation Cadet Training where he was Wing Commander and President of the Cadet Honor Council. After WWII, he founded The Tole Company, Automotive Parts Wholesalers and Standard Auto Parts of El Paso, and was selected by General Motors Corp. to serve on their distributors council. In 1957, Mr. Tole was elected Potentate of El Maida Shrine Temple; becoming the youngest Potentate to hold that office after- which, he was elected Director of the Royal Order of Jesters. An active member at First Christian Church of El Paso, Mr. Tole was pleased to have many friends both there and at Montana Street Church of Christ. He enjoyed woodworking, aviation, nature, astronomy, the study of ancient civilizations and photography at which he won local and National contests. Preceded in death by Katherine Blanchard Tole, his wife of more than 58 years, William Tole is survived by his daughters Susan Buchholz of Eldorado, TX, Frances Pagel and Katherine Bridger of Houston, TX, his son Bill Clifton Tole of El Paso, TX and their spouses Walter Pagel, John Bridger, and Florence Tole. Loved by his Grandchildren, Laura Francis, Kevin Francis, Alex Bridger, Emily Bridger, Elliott Bridger and Campbell Tole, he will be fondly remembered for good times sbared with his nieces and nephews in the McFadden Family and the many friends he cherished. Visitation will be from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday, February 28th at Futrell Funeral Home Downtown Chapel. Funeral Service will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday, March 1st at First Christian Church with Dr. Carol Vaccariello officiating. Private burial will be in Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Circle of Hope Hospice and Shrine Burn Hospital c/o El Maida Shrine.